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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.84, 275.76 and 98.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.84, 275.76 and 98.34 is: 147.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.84 : 275.76 = 98.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.84/275.76 = 98.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.84x = 275.76 × 98.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.84x = 27,118.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,118.24/183.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.51

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